Funders to approach for KC Parade of Hearts Organization Exec Dir Jenn Nussbeck
Kc parade of heart's mission is to unite the kansas city region through a free, first-of-its-kind public art experience featuring unique heart sculptures created by local artists and designers. Embracing the kc regional identity as the heart of america, this initiative strengthens communities through art by invigorating local economies, promoting tourism, fostering community pride, enhancing cultural awareness, inspiring creativity, and beautifying public spaces. In 2026, the organization will connect more than 50 cities, multiple counties, two states, and one heartland through a shared vision of unity, expression, and…
Your prospects by chance and grant size
a funder to approacha funder you already have
Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$18k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$1k$3k$10k$30k$100k$300kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$2k–$58kover two years, from 1–2 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$7kfrom 1 new funder
Half the value is in your top 7 funders, of 150
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
- 1Health Forward FoundationGives in Missouri (210 of 356)Similar grantees: Bike Walk KC ($75k/yr), Bionexus KC ($43k/yr), Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City ($30k/yr)1 in 28$80k
- 2Jackson County Community Children's Services FundGives in Missouri (116 of 141)Similar grantees: United Way of Greater Kansas City Inc ($360k/yr), Kansas City Hospice Inc ($240k/yr), Ability KC ($190k/yr)1 in 38$81k
- 3United Way of Greater Kansas City IncGives in Missouri (220 of 417)Similar grantees: United Way of Kaw Valley Inc ($30k/yr), Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc ($16k/yr), Artists Helping the Homeless Inc ($10k/yr)1 in 23$23k
- 4Ewing Marion Kauffman FoundationSimilar grantees: Kansas City Local Organizing Committee ($250k/yr), Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Foundation ($91k/yr), Kansas City Museum Foundation Inc ($230k/yr)1 in 31$40k
- 5The Kansas City Royals FoundationGives in Missouri (72 of 138)Similar grantees: Bike Walk KC ($10k/yr), Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc ($10k/yr), Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City ($25k/yr)1 in 32$19k
- 6Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family FoundationGives in Missouri (101 of 163)Similar grantees: Kansas City Chorale ($31k/yr), Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts ($2.2M/yr), American Jazz Museum ($15k/yr)1 in 35$9k
- 7The Sunderland FoundationSimilar grantees: Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc ($5.0M/yr), Heart of America Shakespeare Festival ($49k/yr), Kansas City Symphony ($350k/yr)1 in 50$130k
- 8The Patterson Family FoundationGives in Kansas (106 of 193)Similar grantees: Cheyenne Center for Creativity Inc ($160k/yr), Bionexus KC ($100k/yr), KC Digital Drive Inc ($81k/yr)1 in 66$110k
- Greater Kansas City Community FoundationAlready funds you$27k
- 9William T Kemper Foundation Commerce Bank TrusteeGives in Missouri (152 of 201)Similar grantees: Kansas City Museum Foundation Inc ($100k/yr), Kansas City Chorale ($24k/yr), Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc ($380k/yr)1 in 45$27k
- 10Je and le Mabee Foundation IncNo similar grantees yetunder 1 in 100$190k
- 11Kansas Health FoundationGives in Kansas (193 of 288)Similar grantees: United Way of Kaw Valley Inc ($170k/yr), KC Digital Drive Inc ($150k/yr)1 in 62$44k
- 12The Dehaemers Family Charitable TrustNo similar grantees yet1 in 58$29k
- 13Richard J Stern Foundation for the Arts Commerce Bank TrusteeGives in Missouri (55 of 60)Similar grantees: Kansas City Chorale ($40k/yr), Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts ($72k/yr), Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc ($75k/yr)1 in 50$19k
- 14Truman Heartland Community FoundationSimilar grantees: Bike Walk KC ($8k/yr), Kansas City Symphony ($6k/yr), Public Television 19 Inc ($14k/yr)1 in 46$15k
- 15R C Kemper Charitable Trust 10017800Gives in Missouri (36 of 57)Similar grantees: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts ($10k/yr), American Jazz Museum ($40k/yr), Public Television 19 Inc ($10k/yr)1 in 73$29k
- 16Camps for KidsGives in Missouri (12 of 17)Similar grantees: Heart of America Shakespeare Festival ($8k/yr), Kansas City Hospice Inc ($22k/yr)1 in 67$22k
- 17The Children's Mercy HospitalSimilar grantees: Bike Walk KC ($13k/yr), Bionexus KC ($9k/yr), Ability KC ($13k/yr)1 in 59$17k
- 18The Francis Family FoundationGives in Missouri (144 of 248)Similar grantees: Kansas City Chorale ($12k/yr), Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts ($9k/yr), KC Fringe Festival Inc ($4k/yr)1 in 48$11k
- 19E Kemper Carter & Anna Curry Carter CommunityGives in Missouri (52 of 66)Similar grantees: Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc ($25k/yr), Heart of America Shakespeare Festival ($20k/yr), Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc ($21k/yr)1 in 55$14k
- 20Partners People in Progress IncSimilar grantees: Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas Inc ($80k/yr)1 in 68$21k
- 21The Sherman Family FoundationGives in Missouri (83 of 114)Similar grantees: Kansas City Chorale ($10k/yr), Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City Inc ($50k/yr), Kansas City Symphony ($50k/yr)1 in 65$18k
- 22The Reach Healthcare FoundationGives in Missouri (49 of 98)Similar grantees: Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Foundation ($40k/yr), Public Television 19 Inc ($6k/yr)1 in 96$35k
- 23Oppenstein Brothers FoundationGives in Missouri (97 of 121)Similar grantees: Bike Walk KC ($3k/yr), Heart of America Shakespeare Festival ($3k/yr), Kansas City Symphony ($25k/yr)1 in 51$9k
- 24Carrie J Loose TrustGives in Missouri (19 of 20)Similar grantees: Bionexus KC ($110k/yr)under 1 in 100$36k
- 25Sally Ann Firestone FoundationGives in Missouri (14 of 24)Similar grantees: American Jazz Museum ($100k/yr), Public Television 19 Inc ($100k/yr), Ability KC ($51k/yr)under 1 in 100$73k